As ammonia use rises across industries, reliable gas detection is more critical than ever. This article compares long-life PureAire ammonia detectors to disposable EC models, highlighting cost savings, environmental stability, and cloud monitoring options.
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When it comes to protecting personnel and property in environments with potential gas hazards, choosing between portable and fixed gas detectors is a key decision. Each plays a distinct role in maintaining safety—whether you’re monitoring a confined space or keeping a production floor secure. Let’s break down the unique benefits of both types and how […]
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Ammonia Detection in Cold Storage & Industrial Refrigeration-Challenges Ammonia is an essential refrigerant used in food processing, cold storage, and industrial manufacturing due to its efficiency and cost-effectiveness. However, detecting ammonia leaks in cold environments presents significant challenges. Many traditional ammonia sensors fail, provide inaccurate readings, or require frequent maintenance due to freezing conditions. PureAire […]
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Chlorine Gas Spikes A chlorine (Cl2) spike is a sudden increase in the concentration of chlorine gas in the air, often occurring in water treatment processes or swimming pools. This spike can result from adding chlorine for disinfection or water chemistry fluctuations, potentially leading to elevated levels that may affect water quality and safety. Chlorine […]
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Colorado is taking significant steps to improve air quality and protect public health by targeting five harmful air toxics: benzene, ethylene oxide, formaldehyde, hexavalent chromium compounds, and hydrogen sulfide. These air toxics, known to cause severe health effects like cancer and birth defects, will now be subject to state regulations under new guidelines adopted by […]
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The Role of Ammonia in Food Processing and Packaging Ammonia is crucial in refrigeration systems utilized by the food processing and packaging industry. As a highly efficient and environmentally friendly refrigerant, ammonia-based refrigeration systems are widely used to maintain the cold temperatures necessary to preserve the quality and freshness of food products throughout the supply chain. In […]
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Chlorine Gas Detectors Gas detectors are essential safety equipment that helps to maintain a safe work environment and are vital for measuring toxic gases such as chlorine in locations where chlorine gas is stored, used, or may accumulate. Various industries use chlorine, including water treatment, chemical manufacturing, and swimming pools, and it poses significant health risks […]
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The evolution of toxic gas detectors is rooted in industrial safety, with milestones marking significant leaps in detection technology. In the early 20th century, electrochemical sensors were among the first devices designed to identify lethal gases in coal mines. The sensors relied on a chemical reaction between the toxic gas and an electrode, generating an electrical […]
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What is Chlorine? Chlorine gas (Cl2) is a dense, yellow-green gas that has a distinctive, irritating odor that is similar to bleach and is almost instantly noticeable even at very low concentrations. While Cl2 is not flammable, it may react explosively when exposed to other gases, including acetylene, ether, ammonia, natural gas, and hydrogen, among […]
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